Wang Zuolin, Tenured Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor at Tongji University; Director of Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Tooth Restoration and Regeneration. Currently serves as Vice President of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Editor-in-Chief of *Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*, and Editor-in-Chief of the National Health Commission’s “14th Five-Year Plan” textbook *Oral Implantology*. Previously served as Vice President of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Terms of the Dental Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chair of the Fifth Term of the Implantology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, and Chair of the Fourth Term of the Dental Healthcare Service Branch of the Chinese Stomatological Association. Has led multiple major national research projects, including the Original Exploration Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Research and Development Program, and the National Science and Technology Support Program. Has published 221 papers, including 83 indexed in SCI. Received the First Prize of Shanghai Natural Science Award in 2022 as the leading recipient. Honored with the “Sixth National Outstanding Physician · Excellent Contribution” title.

Honorary Editor-in-Chief

Wang Songling, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Member of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Winner of the Outstanding Performance Award of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Dean of the School of Medicine at Southern University of Science and Technology, Dean of the National Institute of Health Data Science at Capital Medical University, Expert Receiving Special Government Allowance from the State Council, Professor, Chief Physician, Doctor of Stomatology. Vice President of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Vice President of the Beijing Medical Association, Director of the Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health, Convenor of the Eighth Term of the Stomatology Discipline of the State Council Academic Degrees Committee, Chair of the Sixth Term of the National Stomatology Textbook Evaluation Committee, Editor-in-Chief of *Chinese Journal of Stomatology*, Editor-in-Chief of *Current Medicine*, Editor-in-Chief of *Medical Education Management*, Editor-in-Chief of *Today’s Stomatology*. Research focuses on salivary gland and tooth regeneration. Discovered the nitrate transport channel in human cell membranes, which plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis, proposed the concept of homeostatic medicine, and developed the nitrate-based new drug NaiRuite. Revealed new mechanisms of tooth development, developed new drugs based on dental pulp stem cells, and successfully achieved biological tooth regeneration. Has published 249 papers, including 167 in English as primary author. Received two Second Prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2003 and 2010 as the leading recipient. Awarded the William J. Gies Award, the Wu Jieping Medical Innovation Award, and the Ho Leung Ho Lee Science and Technology Award.

Zhang Zhiyuan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Chief Physician and Doctoral Supervisor at the Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Currently serves as the leader of the National Key Discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Director of the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, and Vice President of the Chinese Stomatological Association. Standing Director of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Honorary Chair of the Head and Neck Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Chair of the Chinese Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), and Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong. Has published 313 academic papers (76 indexed in SCI), served as editor-in-chief of 11 monographs, associate editor of 5, and contributing author to 11 (2 in English). As principal investigator, has led 19 ministerial and commission-level projects, including the National High-Tech R&D Program (863 Program), the “Eleventh Five-Year” National Key Technology Support Program, 2 key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and 5 general projects. As the leading recipient, has received 2 Second Prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, 2 First Prizes of the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award, and one Second Prize of the Natural Science Award of the Ministry of Education’s Nomination for National Science and Technology Awards, one First Prize of the Shanghai Medical Progress Award, one Third Prize of the Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award, and one Second Prize of the National Unified Textbook Excellent Textbook Award for *Stomatology* (6th Edition). Recognized by the Ministry of Health as a “Young and Middle-Aged Expert with Outstanding Contributions”. Has received the Ho Leung Ho Lee Science and Technology Progress Award, National Outstanding Scientific and Technological Worker, Fourth Chinese Medical Practitioner Award, Shanghai Leading Talent, Shanghai Top Ten Scientific and Technological Elite, Shanghai University Teaching Master Award, and the “Silver Snake Award” Special Honor, among others. Served as a representative of the 13th and 14th Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress.

Associated Editors-in-Chief

Tian Weidong, Professor, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine / Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, and Principal Investigator of the State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment. Associate Editor-in-Chief of *Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*, *West China Journal of Stomatology*, and *Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery*, and editorial board member of *Chinese Journal of Anatomy and Clinical Practice*, among others. Chief Scientist of a National Key Research and Development Program, having led multiple national and provincial-level research projects. Chair of the Medical Science Research Management Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Vice Chair of the Medical Aesthetics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Vice President of the Beauty and Plastic Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Vice Chair of the Oral Biology Branch of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Vice Chair of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Branch of the Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering, Board Member of the Chinese Society for Biomaterials, and Fellow of the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering. Research focuses on mechanisms of oral and maxillofacial soft/hard tissue regeneration and repair, stem cells and regenerative medicine, maxillofacial trauma, and plastic and aesthetic surgery. Has published 175 SCI-indexed articles and has been listed eight times on Elsevier’s “Most Cited Chinese Researchers” (Medicine). Research achievements recognized as one of the 2020 Major Medical Advances in China (one of two in the field of stomatology). Holds 19 invention patents as the primary applicant. As the leading recipient, has received one First Prize of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award, one First Prize of the Ministry of Education Technology Invention Award, one First Prize (Natural Sciences) of the Sichuan Science and Technology Progress Award, one Second Prize of the Sichuan Science and Technology Progress Award, one First Prize of the Military Science and Technology Progress Award, one First Prize of the Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award, and one Second Prize of the Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award.

Shang Zhengjun, Dean of the School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Second-Level Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor. Also serves as Vice President of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Chair-Elect of the Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Vice Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, and Executive Chair of the Chinese Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Has led one National Key Research and Development Program project, 9 National Natural Science Foundation projects, and 3 provincial/ministerial-level projects. Has published over 100 SCI-indexed papers in journals including *International Journal of Oral Science* (3), *Oncogene* (3), *British Journal of Cancer*, *ACS Nano*, *Nano Letters* (2), and *Journal of Dental Research*. Serves as Associate Editor of the 14th Five-Year Plan textbook *Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (9th Edition)* and has participated in the development of 10 expert consensus statements. Selected for the Ministry of Education’s New Century Excellent Talents program and Hubei Provincial Medical Leading Talents. Has received titles including Wuhan Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor in Anti-Cancer Research and the Qiu Weiliu Award in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.


Hou Jinsong, Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor. Director of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director of the Inpatient Department at the Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Vice Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Committee of the Guangdong Stomatological Association, and Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Also serves as Honorary Chair of the Oral Tumor Branch of the Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association, Vice Chair of the Maxillofacial Head and Neck Tumor Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment Committee of the Guangdong Health Management Association, Standing Committee Member of the Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Tumor Committee and Member of the Cleft Lip and Palate Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Standing Committee Member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Tumor Integrated Medicine Committee and Member of the Head and Neck Tumor Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Standing Committee Member of the Tumor Plastic Surgery Branch and Skull Base Surgery Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare, and Member of the Head and Neck Tumor Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. Visiting Scholar at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas. Associate Editor-in-Chief of *Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*, and Editorial Board Member of *Journal of Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment*, *China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*, and *Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research (Electronic Edition)*. Named “Lingnan Famous Physician” (2015–2024) and “Guangzhou Good Doctor” (Fifth Term). Has published 142 professional papers, including 56 SCI-indexed papers. Has led 16 national and provincial-level research projects, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and Guangdong Natural Science Foundation, and one Sun Yat-sen University Clinical Research 5010 Program project. Has participated in 9 national and provincial-level research projects. Has served as editor-in-chief, associate editor, or contributor to 12 monographs. Has received one Second Prize of the Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award, one Second Prize of the Ministry of Education’s Nomination for National Science and Technology Progress Award, one Third Prize of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Science and Technology Award, one Third Prize of the Chinese Stomatological Association Science and Technology Award, and one Second Prize of the Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association Tumor Medical Science Progress Award.

Lei Delin, Professor at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Master’s Supervisor, Third-Level Professional Technical Post, Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Former Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Teaching and Research Office at the Third Affiliated Hospital. In the field of oral and maxillofacial-head and neck tumors and reconstructive surgery, has led his team in treating a series of complex and rare cases, including severe maxillofacial developmental deformities (“pit-face woman”), severe traumatic deformities (“face-less man”), giant head/face/neck neurofibromas, and macroglossia. Recognized as a Military “Learn from Lei Feng” Advanced Individual and “Bethune-style Good Doctor,” and has received one Third-Class Merit Citation. Has trained 36 graduate students and 18 chief residents. Received the Silver Award of the Military Academy Talent Cultivation Award, named Advanced Individual in Teaching, and was part of the Outstanding Teaching Team of the former General Logistics Department and the Shaanxi Provincial Teaching Team. Has led 3 National Natural Science Foundation projects, one project each from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the military, and one National Key Laboratory R&D project. Has published 13 monographs and over 70 teaching and research papers. Holds 1 national invention patent and 2 national utility model patents. Has received one Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, one First, one Second, and one Third Prize of the Military Science and Technology Progress Award, one First Prize of the Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Award, and one Second Prize of the Military Medical Achievement Award.

Guo Chuanbin, Male, born in 1964, Chief Physician, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Doctoral Supervisor. Currently serves as President of the Chinese Stomatological Association and Director of the National Center for Stomatology Quality Control. Formerly served as Dean of Peking University Hospital of Stomatology (School of Stomatology) from 2013 to 2023. Associate Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Member, and Standing Editorial Board Member of ten academic journals including *Chinese Journal of Stomatology*. Receives Special Government Allowance from the State Council. Has led 6 national-level projects and 5 provincial/ministerial-level projects. Has published 213 papers (86 indexed in SCI). Holds 3 invention patents. Elected President of the Sixth Council of the Chinese Stomatological Association in 2021. Honored as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Contributing Hospital Management Experts in 2022, and named Beijing Advanced Worker in 2025.

Zhang Chenping, Member of the Communist Party of China, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chief Physician, Tenured Professor of the Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Doctoral Supervisor, Expert Receiving Special Government Allowance from the State Council. Currently serves as Chair of the Head and Neck Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Past Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, and Chair-Elect of the Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association. Appointed as Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of the most influential surgical bodies globally, and serves as Director of its Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Tumor Training Center. Also serves as Council Member of the International Society of Oral Oncology, Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Tumor and Reconstructive Surgery Training Center of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Additionally serves as Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Formerly served as Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology at the Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Has received numerous honors, including National Outstanding Scientific and Technological Worker, Shanghai “Model of Medical Ethics,” Shanghai Artisan, Shanghai Top Ten Physicians, Shanghai Leading Talent, and Outstanding Academic Leader of the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission.

Sun Yao, Professor, Dean of the Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University; Associate Editor-in-Chief of *Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*. Has led over 10 national and provincial-level projects, including a National Key Research and Development Program project, projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the Excellent Young Scientist Fund. Selected for the National Natural Science Foundation Excellent Young Scientist Program, the Ministry of Education’s New Century Excellent Talents Support Program, the Shanghai Health System Outstanding Academic Leader Program, and the Shanghai Health System New Outstanding Young Talents Program. Vice Chair of the Oral Genetic and Rare Diseases Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Member of the Oral Biomedical Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, and Chair of the Oral Basic Sciences Committee of the Shanghai Stomatological Association. Long-term research focus on the development and mineralization of teeth and bone and related diseases, investigating the key regulatory roles of extracellular matrix proteins and cell cilia in hard tissue mineralization. Has published papers in *Nature Metabolism*, *Nature Communications*, and leading dental journals *IJOS* and *JDR*, including 12 papers with an impact factor >10 (4 with IF >20). Papers have been cited a total of 1,899 times; H-index: 27. Holds 2 national patents.

International Editorial Board Members 

Shi Songtao, Professor, currently Professor at Sun Yat-sen University and Director of the South China Center for Craniofacial Stem Cell Research, as well as Visiting Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Formerly Professor at the University of Southern California and Department Chair and Tenured Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. As corresponding author, Professor Shi has published over 200 papers in journals including *The Lancet*, *Nature Medicine*, *Nature Biotechnology*, *Cell Stem Cell*, *Cell Metabolism*, *Immunity*, *Blood*, *Cell Research*, and *Science Translational Medicine*, with citations exceeding 70,000 and an H-index of 120. Holds over 20 international patents. Recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (Category B, 2004), the Yangtze River Chair Professor (2010), and the Innovative Thousand Talents Program (2017). Received the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology in 2013 and the Outstanding Contribution Award in Oral Biomedicine (Chinese Stomatological Association) in 2020. Professor Shi holds a U.S. dental license and has practiced clinically at a hospital affiliated with the National Institutes of Health. Has long been engaged in research on oral regenerative medicine and its clinical translation. Was the first in the world to isolate, characterize, and name dental pulp stem cells, stem cells from exfoliated deciduous teeth, periodontal ligament stem cells, apical papilla stem cells, tendon stem cells, and gingival mesenchymal stem cells, thereby pioneering the new field of oral stem cells.


Liu Yuelian, Professor, currently Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Implantology and Oral Cell Biology at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), the Netherlands. Research focuses on bone regeneration and osseointegration. Innovatively developed and patented a “biomimetic calcium phosphate coating drug delivery system” and osteoinductive bone substitute materials for application in bone tissue engineering. Currently advancing clinical translational research in cell biology, implant dentistry, and orthopedics. Her自主研发 BioReBone bone substitute material, supported by a €2.76 million special fund (covering R&D, production, and clinical treatment) from the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMW), has been used to treat 40 patients in clinical trials. Professor Liu’s research focuses on bone regeneration and osseointegration, dedicated to translational research from “bench to bedside” in cell biology and oral implantology. Has received over ten international scientific awards, filed five patents, received funding for more than 20 international research projects, and holds honorary professorships at multiple universities.